Sino-Indian War
(1962)--A short war between India and China in
1962 over their disputed border. October 20, 2012 marked
the 50th anniversary of the Himalayan War between
Communist China and India, the world's most populous
democracy. This anniversary takes on special meaning
considering China's efforts at modernizing the People's
Liberation Army, and with India's growing concern over
Chinese intentions with their common border, which is
still largely undefined.

China launched a surprise attack on India in a dispute
over their long common border. This attack took place as
the world focused on the Cuban Missile Crisis between the
United States and the Soviet Union, which also took place
in October of 1962. After pushing back the overpowered
Indian forces, the Chinese suddenly halted their attacks
a few weeks later. This war is considered to have ended
in a Chinese victory. Relations between China and India
have since then have been tense.

The
Sino-Indian War Began:
October 20, 1962

TheSino-Indian
War Ended:
November 21, 1962

The
Sino-Indian War Was Fought
Between: China
vs. India

Location
of the Sino-Indian War: China
and India fought along the entire length of their common
border.